Michael Anthony Strahan, born on November 21, 1971, is a former American football player who spent his entire 15-year NFL career with the New York Giants. Following his football career, Strahan became a popular television host, actor, and media personality. He is currently a co-host on ABC’s “Good Morning America” and the game show “The $100,000 Pyramid.” Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014, Strahan’s accolades include the 1992 Associated Press First-Team College-Division All-American and the Edd Hayes’ Black College Sports All-American.
Fast Facts:
- Full Name: Michael Anthony Strahan
- Nickname: Bob
- Birth Date: November 21, 1971
- Age: 52
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Height: 6′ 5″
- Relationship Status: In a relationship
- Net Worth: $65 million
- Social Media: @michaelstrahan
Background:
Michael Strahan was born in Houston, Texas, and is the youngest of six siblings in a family of athletes. His mother, Louise, was a basketball coach, and his father, Gene Willie Strahan, was a former Army Major and boxer. Michael’s uncle, Art Strahan, also played in the NFL. Strahan began playing football in his senior year at Westbury High School and later starred at Texas Southern University before being drafted by the New York Giants in the second round of the 1993 NFL Draft.
Strahan’s NFL career quickly took off, highlighted by winning the 2001 NFC Championship and helping the Giants defeat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. He retired after the 2007 season, during which he set a then-record for sacks in a season. After his NFL career, Strahan transitioned into television, hosting “The $100,000 Pyramid” in 2016 and appearing on “Good Morning America” as a co-host since 2017. Strahan’s number 92 was retired by the Giants in 2021.
Personal Life:
Strahan was first married to Wanda Hutchins (1992–1996), with whom he shares a daughter and a son. He later married Jean Muggli in 1999, and they have twin daughters; their marriage ended in divorce in 2006. Strahan was engaged to Nicole Mitchell in 2009, but they parted ways in 2014.
Career Timeline:
1993: Strahan is drafted by the New York Giants but plays only six games due to injuries.
1997: Strahan has a breakout season with 24 sacks and is named First-Team All-Pro and selected for his first Pro Bowl.
2001: Named NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Strahan sets a record with 22.5 sacks in a season.
2007: Strahan returns for his 15th and final season, helping the Giants win their first championship since 1990.
2014: Strahan is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
2016: Hosts ABC’s “The $100,000 Pyramid.”
2018: Becomes a co-host of “Good Morning America.”
Strahan’s post-NFL career has cemented his status as a prominent media personality, continuing to entertain and inspire audiences on and off the field.
